US Bridges

Pa Tpk (toll 43)SB over Georges Ck;abrr

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · 1.3MI N of Tollboth SB · Structure no. 000000000041141

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
616 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,443
2012 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (toll 43)SB over Georges Ck;abrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (toll 43)SB over Georges Ck;abrr in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,443 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,024 by 2032. The structure is 616 ft (187.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPa Tpk (toll 43)SB
CrossesGeorges Ck;abrr
Location1.3MI N of Tollboth SB
Coordinates39.80016, -79.78271
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length616 ft (187.8 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,443 (2012)
Projected traffic8,024 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (toll 43)SB over Georges Ck;abrr built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (toll 43)SB over Georges Ck;abrr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (toll 43)SB over Georges Ck;abrr carry?

About 4,443 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (toll 43)SB over Georges Ck;abrr?

The structure is 616 ft (187.8 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (toll 43)SB over Georges Ck;abrr?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.